*Course Overview* 

This program blends *theoretical knowledge* with *practical skills* in hazard identification, safety auditing, legal compliance, and crisis management, aligning with global standards like OSHA, ISO 45001, and ILO guidelines.

 

*Core Modules* 

*1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Fundamentals* 

- *Principles of OHS* 

  - Workplace hazards (physical, chemical, ergonomic, biological). 

  - Hierarchy of controls, safety culture, and behavior-based safety. 

- *Legal and Regulatory Frameworks* 

  - OSHA standards, ISO 45001, ILO conventions, and local regulations. 

  - Roles of safety officers, employers, and employees. 

 

*2. Risk Assessment and Management* 

- *Risk Identification & Analysis* 

  - Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment (HAZOP, FMEA, JSA). 

  - Risk matrices, bowtie analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA). 

- *Emergency Preparedness* 

  - Disaster management plans, fire safety, evacuation procedures. 

  - Incident command systems (ICS), crisis communication. 

 

*3. Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics* 

- *Exposure Monitoring* 

  - Air sampling, noise monitoring, thermal stress assessment. 

  - PPE selection and compliance (respirators, fall protection). 

- *Ergonomics* 

  - Workplace design, musculoskeletal disorder prevention, manual handling techniques. 

 

*4. Safety Management Systems (SMS)* 

- *Implementation of SMS* 

  - Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, safety audits, and inspections. 

  - Key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety. 

- *Documentation & Reporting* 

  - Accident investigation reports, near-miss logging, compliance records. 

 

*5. Fire Safety and Hazard Control* 

- *Fire Prevention & Protection* 

  - Fire dynamics, extinguisher types, sprinkler systems. 

  - NFPA standards, fire risk assessment. 

- *Hazardous Materials Management* 

  - HAZCOM, SDS, chemical storage, spill containment (OSHA 1910.120). 

 

*6. Environmental Health and Sustainability* 

- *Environmental Management Systems (EMS)* 

  - ISO 14001, waste minimization, pollution control. 

  - Carbon footprint assessment, sustainable practices. 

- *Climate Resilience* 

  - Adapting workplaces for climate change impacts (floods, heatwaves). 

 

*7. Workplace Safety in Specialized Sectors* 

- *Construction Safety* 

  - Scaffolding, excavation safety, crane operations (OSHA 1926). 

- *Healthcare Safety* 

  - Biohazard management, infection control (CDC/NIOSH guidelines). 

- *Oil & Gas Safety* 

  - H2S safety, confined space entry, process safety management (PSM). 

 

*Elective Modules (Choose 2–3)* 

1. *Occupational Psychology* 

   - Stress management, mental health at work, employee wellness programs. 

2. *Advanced Emergency Response* 

   - Advanced first aid, CPR/AED training, trauma management. 

3. *Process Safety Engineering* 

   - HAZOP studies, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). 

4. *Global Supply Chain Safety* 

   - Logistics safety, supplier compliance, ethical labor practices. 

 

*Practical Components* 

- *Labs and Simulations* 

  - Mock risk assessments, fire drills, PPE fitting workshops. 

  - Use of gas detectors, noise dosimeters, and air quality monitors. 

- *Field Projects* 

  - Conduct safety audits for local industries. 

  - Design emergency response plans for hypothetical scenarios. 

- *Internship/Capstone Project* 

  - 6–8 weeks with safety consultancies, manufacturing plants, or hospitals. 

  - Real-world project: Revise a company’s SMS or conduct a hazard analysis. 

 

*Software & Tools Covered* 

- *Risk Assessment Tools*: PHA-Pro, SpheraCloud, Safeti. 

- *Data Analysis*: Excel (for incident trend analysis), Power BI. 

- *Documentation*: SafetyChain, Intelex, Gensuite. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- Written exams, case study analyses, audit reports, and presentations. 

- Practical evaluations: Fire drill simulations, risk assessment submissions. 

 

*Additional Components* 

- *Workshops* 

  - Incident investigation role-plays, safety leadership training. 

  - Technical writing for safety reports and compliance documents. 

- *Guest Lectures* 

  - Industry experts on topics like pandemic preparedness (e.g., COVID-19 lessons) or AI in safety monitoring. 

- *Global Trends* 

  - Psychosocial hazards, gig economy safety, AI-driven predictive analytics.